Stephen Foster Collection

Collection provides a valuable record of Stephen Foster's composition process, nineteenth century life in the United States, the music business, Pittsburgh history, and Foster's legacy.


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Susanna
Susanna
as sung by the Sable Harmonists ; music by S.C. Foster ; arranged by W.J. Wetmore., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], Title page illustration: lithographed ports. of 6 members of the Sable Harmonists., "Lith. of F. & S. Palmer, 43 Ann St., New-York"--Title page., First line of text: Ise come from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.4., Music of the great southern original Sable Harmonists ; no. 8.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung, and nightly encored, at the St. James's Theatre, with the most enthusiastic approbation., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-7 are numbered 1-5, p. 8 is unnumbered., John Mitchell was in business from 1831 until 1889. Cf. Victorian music publishers / Parkinson., Verses 3-4 printed as text on p. 5 [i.e. 7], Advertisement: The only authorised edition of the popular Ethiopian songs and melodies, as sung at the St. James's Theatre on p. [8], "Price 2s.", First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: FS143.016.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Price 25 cts. nett each.", First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.244., Songs of the Sable Harmonists.
Susanna
Susanna
sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-17 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.16., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by the Sable Harmonists ; music by S.C. Foster ; arranged by W.J. Wetmore., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : W.E. Millet, 1848., Copyright notice on p. [3] reads "Entered according to Act of Congress AD 1878 [7 is inverted] by W.E. Millet ... of N.Y.", Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], Ornamental border on t.p., "25 [cents] nett."--Title page., First line of text: Ise come from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh Susanna don't you cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.406., The songs of the Sable Harmonists, Christy's and Campbell's Minstrels.
Susanna
Susanna
arranged with an accompaniment for the piano forte., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., At head of title: The popular song of., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., "Sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels"--Caption., Oliver Ditson was at this address from 1844 until 1857. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Ornamental border on t.p., "Price, 25 cts. nett.", First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.31.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: New York : W.C. Peters, 1848., Publication date based on latest copyright date of music in advertisement., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement for Tinkling bells / J.R. Ruperts, c1889 and 6 other pieces on p. [6], Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.445., Songs of the Sable Harmonists.
Susanna
Susanna
sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-16 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4-5 are numbered 3-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Reprint. Originally published: Louisville : W.C. Peters, 1848., W.C. Peters & Sons was at address printed in advertisement from 1853 until 1858. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., Advertisement: Catalogue of the new and popular publications just issued by W.C. Peters & Sons, No. 50 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati on p. [6], Ornamental border on t.p., First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.25., W.C. Peters & Sons' selection of admired Ethiopian songs ; no. 16.
Susanna
Susanna
sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Titles for series nos. 1-17 printed on t.p., Pages 1-3 are unnumbered, p. 4 is numbered 3, p. 5-6 are unnumbered., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. [5], "S. Ackerman"--Colophon., Autograph of Edwin P. Christy reproduced on t.p., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.17., Music of the original Christy Minstrels ; no. 8.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by Mr. Tichnor of the Sable Harmonists ; written and composed by S.C. Foster., For voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title., Verse 3 printed as text on p. 5., "Price 25 cts. nett each.", First line of text: I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna, do not cry for me., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.247., Songs of the Sable Harmonists and Kunkel's Nightingales.
Susanna
Susanna
as sung by the Christy Minstrels., Arr. for voice and piano, with chorus refrain., Caption title: Oh! Susanna / as sung by G.N. Christy of the Christy Minstrels., At head of title: The favorite Ethiopian melody., Pages 1-2 are unnumbered, p. 3-5 are numbered 2-4, p. 6 is unnumbered., "By the permission of William C. Peters.", Reprint. Originally published: New York : Chas. Holt Jr., 1848., William Hall & Son was at this address from 1859 until 1870. Cf. Early American sheet music / Dichter and Shapiro., Verses 2-4 printed as text on p. 4 [i.e. 5], "Fagan.", Price mark 3 in five-pointed star., First line of text: I came from Alabama wid my banjo on my knee., First line of chorus: Oh! Susanna., Foster Hall Collection cutter no.: 483.367.

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